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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.96, 937.36 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.96, 937.36 and 214.14 is: 321.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.96 : 937.36 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.96/937.36 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.96x = 937.36 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.96x = 200,726.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,726.27/624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.18

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